Music Support Service
Part of Salford's Music & Performing Arts Service
Why teach the arts?
"Some might justify the place of the arts in the curriculum on the grounds that involvement in the arts can lead to higher attainment in other subjects. This is a rationale that deserves serious consideration."
However, the most persuasive argument for an education in the arts concerns the benefits of attainment in the arts for its own sake. The arts, defined in this context as art, dance, drama and music, are intrinsic components of human culture, heritage and creativity. They mirror the whole repertoire of human experience, and are worthy of study in their own right. It is difficult to imagine a world without arts, with no drawing, music or painting for example. Few, if any, cultures are without these elements."
Taken from 'The Arts Inspected' - OFSTED
Why music?
- For the child - the school - the community
- Music encourages self-discipline and develops learning skills
- Music provides a medium for self expression and communication
- Music making contributes to the positive image of a school and is of educational value to all who work there
- Music develops self confidence and a sense of social responsibility
- Live music enriches the lives of all in the community bringing together both young and old
- Music making improves communication and co-operation and increases awareness and sensitivity
- Music can make a significant contribution to all areas of the school curriculum
- Music provides a medium for self-expression and communication
- Music develops self-confidence and a sense of social responsibility
- Curriculum teaching -classroom-based support, general school support, INSET provision
- Special projects- details of the special projects organised by MAPAS
- Music workshops -Key Stage 1 workshops, Key Stage 2 workshops, cost of the workshops, future music workshops
More information
For further enquiries please email mapas@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 31 October 2006
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